Dana White’s Contender Series 2020, Week 6 live results and discussion

Tonight (September 8th) is Week 6 of season four of Dana White’s Contender Series, which highlights up-and-coming talent as well as some former UFC fighters looking for a second crack at the big time. Winners aren’t guaranteed a UFC contract, but it certainly helps to both win and impress at the same time. This season has been overwhelmingly favorable for fighters who do win, as 20 of 24 victors have gotten a contract.

As is the case throughout the summer, Dana White’s Contender Series streams live on ESPN+. For those outside of the USA, you can still watch it on UFC Fight Pass, starting at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT. The full fight card is as follows:

Main card (ESPN+ at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT)

Tafon Nchukwi def. Al Matavao via KO (head kick) at 2:01 of Round 2

Sherrard Blackledge def. Cameron Church via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Phil Hawes def. Khadzhimurat Bestaev via TKO (strikes) at 1:18 of Round 1

Drako Rodriguez def. Mana Martinez via submission (triangle choke) at 2:22 of Round 1

Aliaskhab Khizriev def. Henrique Shiguemoto via submission (rear-naked choke) at :50 of Round 1

Contracts awarded: Tafon Nchukwi, Phil Hawes, Drako Rodriguez, Aliaskhab Khizriev